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Today, we've teamed up with Rachel's Random Resources as we step between the epages of the second release in the Tales of Avalon series from author Daisy Bourne. Note to readers unfamiliar with the series, it DOES recommend reading the prior book first...and while this story seemed self contained, it may not be a bad idea to take into account! Ladies and gents, get ready for some MAGIC as we step back into Arthurian legend with today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...
The Land of Twydell & the Dragon Egg
Tales of Avalon series, Book 2
by
Daisy Bourne
About the book...
What happened during Merlin’s trip to Twydell? Who, or what, did he meet? The Land of Twydell and the Dragon Egg, describes the wizard’s extraordinary adventures in Avalon’s neighbouring country and the people and creatures he meets there.
As he flies across the countryside on his broomstick he is puzzled to see a long line of people leaving the capital of Dalton and heading towards the outlying villages. Entire families are leaving the capital. They look ragged and downcast and appear to be taking their possessions with them. As he approaches Dalton, Merlin is shocked to see billowing smoke and that large parts of the city have been destroyed by fire.
The wizard learns that the devastation has been caused by a pair of dragons which have lived near the city for many years without any problem. King Frederrick is bewildered as to why the dragons should suddenly seek to attack the Twydellers for no apparent reason.
Merlin agrees to help the Twydellers and sets off on an unexpected adventure which brings him in contact with dragons and other strange creatures. He also renews his friendship with an old friend and is delighted to meet new ones.
If you like stories about magical beings then you will enjoy reading The Land of Twydell & The Dragon Egg.
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Daisy Bourne’s exciting Tales of Avalon Series continues with The
Land of Twydell and the Dragon Egg. This sequel continues the saga
of Merlin and King Arthur.
The Land of Twydell is an engaging story that readers will enjoy whether
they are followers of the series or first-time readers.
Bourne’s writing packs a lot of action in such a short novel. The Land
of Twydell is fast- paced and the dialogue is compelling throughout
the novel.
The Land of Twydell would be perfect for readers who are fans of Lord
of the Rings or other fantasy novels about odysseys and journeys. Young
adult readers may be the target audience, but readers of all ages will love
this novel.
--Pacific Book Review
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The story is filled with magic and adventure. The concepts are simple
enough for a young child to understand, yet complex enough to keep
minds working on linking all the pieces together. Language used is
also accessible to younger readers without necessarily “talking down”
to them. Even in the world of magic and mystery, manners and respect
turn out to be the greater forces at work, providing children with
important life lessons without being preachy or lecturing.
--US Review of Books
The Land of Twydell and the Dragon Egg was a finalist in the USA’s Eric Hoffer Awards 2017.
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This story tells the tale of Merlin's unexpected adventure with a few dragons, a town about to be fricasseed, and a missing egg the size of a small hill! It's through his level-headed suggestions, his insightful observations, his willingness to put himself in harms way to save not only the people, but the dragons themselves, that gets this mystery solved post haste! Oh, and a bit of help from the magical beings that surround definitely didn't hurt either! My favorite part had to be his time spent in the dark forests on the edge of the kingdom. The beings he meets, the friendships he forges, the good times he has, all went into making Merlin more man than simply magician, and you can't help but love the witches as well as the soothsayer! Alas, I've said too much, and yet there is still more that should be said...
All in all, an interesting tale of magic and mystery with characters to meet, greet, and try not to be EATEN by. Lots of praise has indeed been received, and while I can't say I didn't enjoy myself, I was somehow left wanting just a bit more. That might be where reading the first tale comes into play. It's often said a book can stand alone despite being a part of a series, but there are times that while yes, the story is complete between the pages, you miss out on some of the magic instilled in the characters, and their connections by skipping the first. The story may be told as a remembrance of Merlin's adventure, but there is obviously much still to come from where things are left. Curious to see where his path may lead next? No time like the present to get in on the series before you're playing some serious catchup!
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About the author...
Daisy Bourne was born in England, in 1917. Nothing much is known about her real parents, except that their lives were changed dramatically by the First World War. At the age of six, Daisy was unofficially adopted by a farmer and his wife. They changed her name and took her to Canada. There are several similarities between the real Daisy Bourne and her namesake in this book. To a small child, Canada, with its heavy snowfalls, huge forests, and grizzly bears, must indeed have seemed like some kind of new world. Although Daisy loved Canada and the farm on which she lived, she was not happy and ran away. She returned to England at the age of 16. In later life, she took up farming again. She also enjoyed her garden and preserving much of its produce. This is where the similarities between the real Daisy and the character in this book end. I am proud to use my mother’s birth name as a pseudonym when writing the Tales of Avalon series. My ambition is to one day write the story of the real Daisy Bourne. In the meantime, I shall work to complete the other seven books in the Tales of Avalon series
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
2 comments:
Loving your review which I made mention of when I shared my thoughts on the book yesterday. Its good to hear you enjoyed it too. I agree its beneficial to have read the first installment first
Aww you're the best Felicity! Off to check out your review now. 😄
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